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The European Council calls for closer partnership with Morocco

The European Council, the body that defines the European Union’s overall policies and priorities, called for strengthening ties with Morocco at all levels, echoing similar calls by member states following a politically biased verdict by the ECJ. The ECJ has meddled in the EU’s deals with third parties annulling trade deals with Morocco because they […]

Madagascar to launch first urban train on August 15

Madagascar’s Ministry of Transport and Metrology will launch on August 15 in capital Antananarivo the country’s first urban train to be powered by electricity, local media Madagascar Tribune reports. The train will connect Soarano and Amaronakona stations, a distance of 12 km. The new train will help commute within the capital. 2 million people commute […]

US-Africa Leaders Summit yields scores of business deals in diverse fields

Business from the United States and different African countries announced nearly 15 new commitments during last week’s US-Africa Leaders Summit, in fields ranging from mining to healthcare to basketball. One of the biggest deals made at the summit was an investment by US-based Kobold Metals, which will be “a commitment of over $150 million dollars […]